theballitopro wasn't exactly a blinder for me, but I'm still stoked to be in . It was rad to represent @foxheadsouthafrica in the @dbnxfst Tag Team contest and having the special honour of tagging Trinxshu, one of Durban's developing talents!

repost from @snaketales. Joined by @kanoaigarashi & @marclacomare for a quick sunrise review after a super early grind with @connoroleary. First day of #theballitopro is on today, I may be last heat of the day.

After Hells Bells was all said and done, two huge sets marched through the completely empty lineup on dark. The Bunjil continued to provide, this time for @torquayboardridersclub's beloved Bells Angels no longer with us.

Started off a fresh season at the AIS with a bang! Big 60 run win against our arch enemies the Shore Boys. Great effort from the full OTL squad, thanks to coach @pikey_ for his unwavering support. #yipyap #catcheswinmatches

HELLS BELLS! Saturday's event was the best @torquayboardridersclub event I have ever been involved in. To see everyone from groms to old lads, boys and girls swinging hammers into 6-8ft + Bowl all day was inspiring! I can't begin to describe how proud I am to win this event back to back in a field full of my friends and heroes. Having the swell big enough for the event to be declared a John Pawson memorial was a special gift as well. The whole day was a rad celebration of the true beauty in the environmental and cultural power that Bells holds, but the true highlight for me was the way the TBC family united! Huge thanks to @trickychook and the TBC committee for their work on the event. #gohardorgohome. @adam.ferrari

I've had a bunch of questions about the Token model by @cory_surfboards in the last clip. This shot gives a better perspective of the outline and what's going on... 6'6 with the volume of my 7'0, powered by a 5 fin @futuresfins setup, I prefer the F4 quad setup. Big board paddling, small board performance, perfect for bigger Bells with a heap of water moving.

In 1924 the steamboat Casino became stranded at this point, turfing 500 barrels of beer and 120 of spirits. The road workers, mainly returned servicemen from WW1, swooped on the cargo and went on an unscheduled two week break from building the road. No shit, #straya . @huntedfilms / @esaltau / @_cinefly

It's my favourite social media month of the year; #ClicheMay! I've been quiet thus far, but I'm back in the game. Currently located in the #staralliance lounge at #LAX with @dionatkinson, really focusing on comfort. @reef_anz Rover's perched high on my one knee, a crisp #rum and dry on the other, my essential travel documents encapsulated in style by @bellroy. I'm making sure I #keepthevibealive.

Nothing is meant to be easy. I know sometime I'll look back at the past 3 weeks and laugh, but in the meantime I've got some work to do. The fight to overcome defeat has set my skies alight. #lovethegrind @nuttypics949

The @foxheadinc offices in California are next level. I've been riding for @foxsurf @foxheadaustralia for 9 years now and I couldn't be more proud to represent such an incredible family. Thanks for the afternoon @frankiebdandrea, I'm feeling fresh and looking forward to heading to Brazil tomorrow!

The grind had some nice moments today... Mental burgers and endless coconut waters in the contest area. Blazing sunshine, dead winds and perfect runners in both directions, contest was called off after the trials, then we had '8 man' closed water training heats. Inconsistent is an understatement. Don't be fooled though, the grind is real and will resume tomorrow. #lovethegrind

First out Lowers this morning with @connoroleary. Knee high and slow, but worth the walk for the sunrise alone. The grind is real. The @wsl Lowers QS 10,000 kicks off tomorrow, I'm heat 4. #lovethegrind

The beauty of the @foxsurf family is that we run deep. @keanuasing and I got to hang with @foxheadaustralia's youngest surfer @paddy_hughes1 and help him sticker and grip a couple of freshies. Paddy is a legend and I can't wait to see what the future has in store for him!

For your chance to win a pair of signed @mfanno sandals show us that you need a new pair of thongs the most!! Follow @reef_anz and @mfanno - Post an image of your worn out or destroyed footwear with the hashtag #ineednewreefs and include your size. *Competition open to Australian and New Zealand residents only limited sizes available - four winners will be selected April 24th

Get around the boys after a huge win tonight! Great performance from all involved, incredible team effort on Border Park at the AIS. #6on6indoorcricket #division1#teameffort #thisisliving #hardtobreakintothesquad@mannelliott @sample_only @harry_mann @lachiebaker @_macfox

Today was a great day at the #RipCurlPro. My brother @keanuasing won his first @wsl World Tour heat, then @rissmoore10 locked down a place in the women's quarters. Special mention to @alessaquizon also! #coachlife #stairsguy #ke4nu

At least I've still got my health... Very thankful for lessons learned and that tomorrow is a new day. Super proud of the levels that @joevd and @codyrobinson_ took Victorian surfing to today, i'll be back boys! @tallteef

My board testing clip has made it's way to @swellnet... If you would like to see it but haven't, the link is in my bio. I open on a @stretchboards @stretchboards_oz 'Thing', then ride three different @cory_surfboards 'CT-3' models to finish. Thanks for all the feedback, can wait to surf some heats on these crafts!

@bottle82 and I are on the road for the Surf With The Boys Tour at the moment. Groups of legends like this make it so much fun! We are at Phillip Island this afternoon, Gunna tomorrow, 13th Monday and Juc Tuesday. If you want in, make sure you register online at www.surfingvic.com

lovethegrind

I can't believe it's been 4 years since the release of the First Love! To celebrate, @garagefilms are letting you watch the multi award winning film free on their website, the link is in my bio. A lot has happened in our lives since this photo was taken in 2011, it is really special to still be close to these inspirational and beautiful girls all these years later! @gfish @laingbang_ @indiapayneee #firstlove #garageentertainment #foxwelive

I this place. I'm beyond happy to have returned to one of my favourite zones in the world. Slight disclaimer though, if I get eaten it wasn't the shark's fault. It's not a tragedy to die doing something you love.